NEDA 13 launches RDP 2017-2022 in Dinagat
By Susil D. Ragas
SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands, July 31 (PIA) – The
National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Caraga recently unveiled the
Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2017-2022
through its provincial launching held in the municipality of Dinagat,
this province.
The RDP is anchored on the 10-point Socioeconomic
Agenda of the Duterte administration, which is geared towards realizing
AmBisyon Natin 2040 of a “Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Buhay," that
at the short-term, the RDP will lay down the foundation for inclusive growth, a
high trust society, and a globally competitive knowledge economy at the
regional level by 2022.
During the launching, NEDA Caraga regional director
Mylah Faye Aurora CariΓ±o stressed that by 2022, Caraga aims to become the
“Fishery, Agro-Forestry, Mineral, and Eco-tourism Center of the Country” by
developing the region’s abundant resources in fishery, agriculture, forestry,
mining, and eco-tourism.
She said that NEDA chose Dinagat Islands as its
first venue for the RDP 2017-2022 provincial launching since it is the
newly-created province among the five provinces in Caraga.
"We want to send a message that the whole
Caraga will not succeed if there is one province left behind. We encourage
Dinagatnons to support your local government units and work together to achieve
the mission and vision of the province," said CariΓ±o.
On behalf of the provincial government of Dinagat
Islands, provincial administrator Gwendolyn Ecleo-Pols expressed her heartfelt
thanks to NEDA for its successful launching. She also vowed to support all the
undertakings of the national government
Ecleo-Pols said the launching of RDP in the island
truly manifested the sincere commitment of the national government towards the
development of Dinagat Islands. (NEDA-13/PIA-Dinagat Islands)
NPA member surrenders in Agusan Sur; yields 4
firearms
PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur, July 31 – A member of
the New People’s Army (NPA) voluntarily surrendered to the Army’s 401st Brigade
in Barangay Awa, Prosperidad, this province at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 28,
2017, bringing with him four high-powered firearms.
Rey Betos Valiente aka Carding, 39 years old, a
member of Squad 1, Pulang Bagani Command (PBC) - 4, Southern Mindanao Regional
Committee of the NPA, turned himself in after sending surrender feelers through
a relative. He turned-over an AR18, an M1 Carbine, and two US M1 Garand rifles
to the 401st Brigade.
The negotiation of his surrender was made
successful through the joint efforts of 23rd Infantry Battalion, Agusan del
Norte Police Provincial Office and 401st Brigade.
Valiente’s decision to abandon the armed struggle
was due to the hardship he experienced. “Dili na nako makaya ang kalisod sa
bukid, nagsige lang mi dagan ug walay pagkaon aron makalikay sa walay undang
nga operasyon sa kasundalohan (I can no longer withstand the hardship in the
mountains. We are always kept on the run, out of food evading the relentless operations
of the military),” he said.
“Dako akong pasalamat sa higayon nga gihatag sa
kasundalohan aron makauban nako ang akong pamilya sa hapsay nga pamuyo ug
malipayon ko nga gitrato ko nila isip usa ka igsuon (I am very thankful to the
Army for giving me a chance to live with my family peacefully, and I’m happy
they treated me as a brother),” added Valiente.
Col. Andres Centino, 401st Brigade Commander, has
directed the facilitation of the release of benefits due to Valiente.
“We are now facilitating the immediate release of
his benefits under the Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP). It is
best for him to live in peace with his family and be counted as a productive
citizen so that he can also inspire remaining NPA members to abandon the revolutionary
movement and avail of the integration program,” he underscored. (401st Brigade,
Phil. Army/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
Butuan cops ready for Adlaw Hong Butuan 2017
BUTUAN CITY, July 31 - Security measures are in
place to ensure peaceful and secured Adlaw Hong Butuan 2017 July 29 to August
2, 2017, Caraga Police director Chief Supt Rolando Felix said.
A total of 90 cops will be deployed to the Adlaw
Hong Butuan celebration aside from the troops from the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP) and force multipliers to support the security operations.
The Philippine National Police, AFP, Local Government
Units, other government agencies, and private sectors will collaborate to make
this event successful.
“Making this Adlaw Hong Butuan celebration peaceful
and orderly is our contribution to boost the tourism in Butuan City and attract
more investors from different parts of the country and the world,” Felix
affirmed.
He also appealed to the citizens to immediately
report to the police suspicious activities in the area and to approach the
nearest police assistance desks for any peace and order concern.
(PNP-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
